txtng + drvng = trbl

I was catching up on the newspaper this week, and guess what? The state of Kansas has now banned texting while driving.

I'm impressed. I didn't even know it was in the works to become a law.

So .... as if I needed one more push to give it up for good, it's illegal now. Honestly, I've not done much since giving it up for Lent. I just wanted to give a shout out and let everyone know it's going to be a ticketable offense soon.

Here's another interesting tidbit: Texting while driving is already illegal for teens. Who knew?

Happy Sunday.

No Phone Zone!!!

As Lent is drawing near, I've really been thinking about what to do.

I've also been thinking A LOT about an Oprah show I saw about the dangers of texting and driving. Let's just say I've been guilty of this in the past. WAY guilty.

(You can view the show and more info by CLICKING HERE).

Since I watched the show, I have not texted and driven concurrently. But, I have to honestly say I feel guilty when I'm on the phone in the car. Way guilty. I'm not sure what the stats are, but it shows that being on the phone while driving is extremely distracting. EVEN if you're on a hands-free device. It's STILL a distraction. And should be avoided.

I thought "this can't really be an issue" but as I've thought about it, I realize it IS. There is a driver or two who I know (names withheld to protect the guilty), who when the phone rings, they go digging through the car for it, and I seriously fear my life will end because they are NOT paying attention to the road, instead trying to grab the phone from wherever it has gone to.

So, as Lent sneaks up on us, I'm kissing everything talking on the phone while the car is in "drive" goodbye. So, if you *think* I should be accessible and am not answering, it is probably because I'm driving, so please don't have hurt feelings!